Innovating the Future in Orlando A Review of the 2017 Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting
The 69th Annual Meeting of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA), Shifting Gears – Innovating the Future, was held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida. The attendance this year was another huge success with a total of 1,060 members, prospective members, and guests.
General Session Keynote speaker, Pat Williams, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, delivered a presentation on “Inspirational Leadership” that included an overview of 7 qualities exceptional leaders possess. Attendees were excited to be able to purchase several of Williams’ books, which he autographed for them after his address.
Base Camp – The Central Hub of ILMA!
Base Camp (sponsored by Petro-Canada Lubricants) continued to act as the central hub of our meeting this year with the fantastic registration desk as well as plenty of seating areas for those important meetings and networking opportunities. This year was also our second year utilizing the Headshot Hub! Thanks to the excellent photographers and sponsor, Tulstar Products, Inc., those who lined up for a headshot have a brand-new photo to upload to their ILMA website profiles!
Numerous Networking Opportunities One thing that ILMA’s new president, Dave Croghan, mentioned in his speech is that “It’s all about the networking.” This year was no exception as there were endless networking opportunities, including several receptions. The New Member/1st Time Attendee, Welcome and Opening receptions offered plenty of opportunities to make new connections. And how could we forget about the “Breakfast of Champions,” highlighting Sunday’s sports tournaments? (Check out the video on the ILMA website!)
This year’s lunch session featured a Town Hall with moderator Greg Julian of Advanced Lubrication Specialties, and panelists Kevin Ferrick with the American Petroleum Institute and Jeff Leiter, ILMA’s longtime general counsel. The three discussed the latest on API Category Development.
ILMA Industry Committee Meetings This year’s Metalworking Fluid Committee meeting was packed with industry- relevant information. Topics covered included a Chlorinated Paraffins update from Andrew Jaques of CPIA and an update on UEIL issues and activities from Stephan Baumgartel. John Howell with GHS Resources also gave an update on Boric Acid and MWF studies on autoworkers.
The SHERA Committee met to discuss the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), California’s Prop. 65, REACH and various other regulatory issues. The Innovative Business Council had a great discussion about the mission of the Council moving forward, and potential session topics at the 2018 Management Forum. Topics discussed included recruiting and retaining employees from the next generation, what’s new in health care and how companies are dealing with health insurance, and what’s the real story behind the push for electric vehicles?
Industry Sessions This year’s slate of industry sessions was most impressive and touched on many relevant topics, including a panel discussion on “Mobility Trends and Impacts on the Lubricants Industry.” Notable takeaways included a glimpse into the near future of self-driving trends, electric vs. fossil fuels, Uber moving into the trucking business, and the “Amazon Effect” taking place in the distribution sector.
Other industry sessions included “Trucking’s ‘New Normal’ and
Insights into Bulk Chemical Trucking;” “Globalization of the Engine Oil Market – Identifying Growth Opportunities;” “Global Trade in the Americas; Developments, Opportunities and Hidden Risks;” and “Changing Crude Dynamics: Refined Product Demand and Potential Impacts of MARPOL VI.”
Bill Taylor of Fast Company also gave a Tuesday morning keynote speech on “Global Trends in Innovation,” focusing on the process of “big change,” and showing how companies can manage transformation to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
The President’s Dinner/ILMA After Hours
Attendees first enjoyed the reception sponsored by SK Lubricants, with a chance to capture the evening in a photo sponsored by Palmer Holland. Then, attendees migrated to a lovely President’s Dinner followed by a lively ILMA “After Hours” including dancing to the music of Derek and the Slammers, a tequila tasting bar, nitrogen ice cream, a dessert station and a cigar rolling station!
Thanks to all the sponsors (J.A.M Specialty Products, Soltex, Motiva Enterprises, Battenfield Grease & Oil Corporation, United Color Manufacturing, and Hangsterfer’s Laboratories) for a fabulous evening!
In Closing – A New President! Beth Ann Jones, ILMA’s 2016-2017 president handed over the gavel to 2017-2018 president Dave Croghan at the closing President’s Dinner. Croghan thanked his family, including wife Becky and children Lainey and Gavin for their support over the years. He emphasized his eagerness to continue strengthening ILMA’s global reach and the expansion of the ILMA Foundation during his tenure, and promised to keep the membership updated during the year. So, check out his letters appearing periodically in Compoundings 2018!
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